Uber, Bolt drivers begin nationwide strike

By Temitayo Jaiyeola

The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria, comprising drivers under the platform of e-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt, has said it will commence a nationwide protest today (Wednesday).
 It planned to withdraw services of its drivers from the general public today.
After the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, the drivers decried the low fare increase by the ride-hailing transport companies
According to a statement by the union, the increase by the app-based firms stood between 25 to 30 per cent, which was far from the union’s demand for a 200 per cent increase, and a 50 per cent reduction in commission respectively,

 The drivers, who said they could no longer work under these conditions, noted that they had previously appealed to the companies to reduce their commissions on the ground that they did not reflect industry benchmark commissions.

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They urged all app-based workers across the country to be ready to fight the menace until victory was achieved.
The statement read in part, “The union’s technical team is versed with the operation and technicality of ride-hailing companies and on our calculations, any app company can breakeven charging below five per cent even though the union recommended a flat commission of 10 per cent or 50 per cent off their current commission during our last meeting, as we believe this will help us to cope with maintenance costs, spare parts and various overhead cost and the current fuel increase.

“We can no longer tolerate any act of dictatorial practices by any app company because we are workers and as an organised union, we have written several letters to these companies for a round table discussion where we can look at various areas of concern and dialogue but they have remained adamant with a deliberate intention to avoid responsibility.
“So, as a result of this insensitivity, the union is directing all its members across the nation to shut down their service on all ride-hailing applications from Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in protest against every dictatorial practice and lack of concern for welfare and security of App-Based Transport workers of Nigeria.”
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Mynd44, OAM4J

Na to buy bicycle sure na

How will they make profit?

Very good

Bolt and Uber rates are too low 300 per kilometer or so with 20% Commision per trip


Uber Drivers in SouthAfrica successfully got increments after strike, Same in New York and Florida

Nigerians would sabotage and compromise, but the Drivers must not bulge

Average 2004 salon car is 2m tokunbo

60litters full tank 30k

Servicing Oil 8k, Brake fluid 1500, transmission fluid, Oil filter, Oil seal , Allignment and work manship = total 20,000

Tire guaging 200*4

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No more "can you book a ride for me"..

It's better, the pricing is really terrible, i pity the Bolt guy that came to pick me the other day, Bolt and Uber no try at all

It's better abeg

I thought Uber and Bolt is not a full time job

If he no pay you, why una no just find another hustle instead of going on strike?

Not all the Drivers will go on strike

Person wey dey pay 20k-30k on top the car e dey use no go go on strike

Person wey get car no go hear say dem dey strike

Na person force you to be Bolt and Uber driver? You have an alternative, that is kabu kabu. Just settle MC Oluomo and his boys , you are good to go

Wahala for oloshos them

Seefinish:
Na person force you to be Bolt and Uber driver? You have an alternative, that is kabu kabu. Just settle MC Oluomo and his boys , you are good to go

this is how Nigeria became a useless country, because there are citizens in multitudes like you who instead of speaking up against bad policies, u look for way to adjust to nonsense

Hahaha, the industry that is yet to be established in Nigeria wan dey shake yansh ...

Well, may be attention seeking things sha.

PapaNnamdi:



this is how Nigeria became a useless country, because there are citizens in multitudes like you who instead of speaking up against bad policies, u look for way to adjust to nonsense

Which policy is bad that they want to embark on strike.

Enlighten us sir

helinues:


Which policy is bad that they want to embark on strike.

Enlighten us sir

the price of fuel went up to 500/ltr

the fare price on e-hailing bolt for example wasn't commensurate, it only favours the E-hailing in commission and the passengers,

imagine a local cabucabu or korope fare on a bustop to bustop trip more expensive than an e-hailing cab that Aircon is a must, and will also pay commission..

it's wrong, if it's the E-hailing companies that own their cars and will service and fuel them no problem, but most of these guys fuel and maintain the cars and pay commission of 25percent of ride price.. ah , I support the strike

PapaNnamdi:


the price of fuel went up to 500/ltr

the fare price on e-hailing bolt for example wasn't commensurate, it only favours the E-hailing in commission and the passengers,

imagine a local cabucabu or korope fare on a bustop to bustop trip more expensive than an e-hailing cab that Aircon is a must, and will also pay commission..

it's wrong, if it's the E-hailing companies that own their cars and will service and fuel them no problem, but most of these guys fuel and maintain the cars and pay commission of 25percent of ride price.. ah , I support the strike

How about the impact of the wastage fuel subsidy money injected in to the economy?

But bolt message me that they increase the prices and I even saw the new price. Is that not enough for them? Make them kuku increase. If the middle class can't afford it, both the company and the drivers go rest. Nor be to increase na for passengers to agree to pay.
E-hailing is for middle class and now middle class don they disappear. The first class nor dey use am like that. Make una they play until

This is actually an opportunity for a smart company to woo these drivers and take over the market because cheap fares are unsustainable in the interim.

helinues:


How about the impact of the wastage fuel subsidy money injected in to the economy?

Bro if you had listen to NNPC Boss, you wouldn't type these. There is no money self. Nigeria is borrowing to pay subsidy. So no money to inject anywhere. Removing is just stopping FG from borrowing further

Hungry go beat una for nothing.

[quote author=LofP post=123626771]This is actually an opportunity for a smart company to woo these drivers and take over the market because cheap fares are unsustainable in the interim.
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When you increase people nor fit pay. Only u and the drivers go pay una self abi? The economy nor affect everybody abi? Make them increase am. Body go tell everybody

The problem they may have with this strick is enforcement. Most drivers are taking advantage of the surge to cash out while others have switched off their apps. Here in Port Harcourt, some drivers are still working and cashing out.

captainamiedi1:


Bro if you had listen to NNPC Boss, you wouldn't type these. There is no money self. Nigeria is borrowing to pay subsidy. So no money to inject anywhere. Removing is just stopping FG from borrowing further

That means we will stop borrowing on fuel subsidy.

How much is a litter of oil in the oil producing countries with Nigeria?

helinues:


How about the impact of the wastage fuel subsidy money injected in to the economy?

If the koropke can increase their fare why not E~hailing.

This Uber business is modern day slavery

a4cube:
If the koropke can increase their fare why not E~hailing.

They are inconsequential cos alternative dey

Fake news from Uber drivers.

A destination that was 1000 naira in May is now 2200 in June. I just checked my bolt and Uber apps now.

Lol.....
Na city people go suffer that one. Wetin concern those of us in towns and villages about UBER or BOLT?

helinues:


They are inconsequential cos alternative dey

Ehen welcome back

Have you ronu today?

377:
This Uber business is modern day slavery

Exactly.

For the drivers.

helinues:


How about the impact of the wastage fuel subsidy money injected in to the economy?

I have no business with the economy,

my business is the on going strike by E-hailing drivers,

PapaNnamdi:



this is how Nigeria became a useless country, because there are citizens in multitudes like you who instead of speaking up against bad policies, u look for way to adjust to nonsense

How many wrong policies have you protested before now? Hypocrite